F50 Roadtrip Preps..

MarkinDark · 02-27-2008, 12:08 PM

Hi Guys,

New to the forum here and need some advice.

I have recently taking delivery of an F50 and all I can say is it is a stunning car!

I plan a long roadtrip in the summer all the way from Malta to Nurburgring and back. What sort of preperations should I do before leaving to reduce the risk of getting stuck half way?

Many thanks,
Mark

stile - alpine · 02-27-2008, 12:57 PM

Wow, I can't help you with your question, but let me congratulate you for the fabulous car!

And of course, welcome to the forum, I hope you share your experiences with us!

Chrishawk4 · 02-27-2008, 07:22 PM

Congratulations on the wonderful car. Would love to see pictures of it. Boxer would probably be the best at answering this question.

Cheers
Chris

Pete04222 · 02-27-2008, 07:45 PM

Mark,
Congrats on the new car!! You should PM Boxer for all your F50 questions. He has taken his F50 on some long trips.

Boxer · 02-27-2008, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkinDark

Hi Guys,

New to the forum here and need some advice.

I have recently taking delivery of an F50 and all I can say is it is a stunning car!

I plan a long roadtrip in the summer all the way from Malta to Nurburgring and back. What sort of preperations should I do before leaving to reduce the risk of getting stuck half way?

Many thanks,
Mark

Congratulations. In terms of prep, I don't do anything other than the usual check of fluids, tire pressures, and safety equipment. The biggest concern is what happens if you get a flat tire so you might want to take a list of Ferrari dealers or recovery services that could help (never happened to me but always better to be prepared). I would also choose my stopping points carefully as you will need hotels with covered safe parking and level driveways. Have a great time.

Louis355 · 02-28-2008, 12:14 AM

Congratulations! It's great you are actually driving this beauty.

stile - alpine · 02-28-2008, 04:25 PM

I saw this picture and thought perhaps it would inspire you to get around Nurburgring with your F50.

The color of this F50 is Argento Nurburgring, so it matches the circuit perfectly! hehehehehe

http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?i...urgringmd4.jpg

Andrew · 02-28-2008, 11:44 PM

Mark,

Welcome to FL. As Boxer said, getting a list of dealers along the way will help. You will certainly be a star in the trek across Italy and you should make a stop by the factory for a tour.

Will you boat your car to the mainland or fly it?

RufMD · 03-02-2008, 04:38 PM

congratulations on the new acquisition...a fantastic car !

SMOSH8888887 · 03-14-2008, 04:45 PM

Very nice buy

02-27-2008, 12:08 PM	#1
MarkinDark Owner Join Date: Feb 2008 Ferrari Life Posts: 1	F50 Roadtrip Preps.. Hi Guys, New to the forum here and need some advice. I have recently taking delivery of an F50 and all I can say is it is a stunning car! I plan a long roadtrip in the summer all the way from Malta to Nurburgring and back. What sort of preperations should I do before leaving to reduce the risk of getting stuck half way? Many thanks, Mark

02-27-2008, 12:57 PM	#2
stile - alpine Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brazil Ferrari Life Posts: 2,856 Name: stile	Wow, I can't help you with your question, but let me congratulate you for the fabulous car! And of course, welcome to the forum, I hope you share your experiences with us! "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." - J. P. Kennedy

02-27-2008, 07:22 PM	#3
Chrishawk4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Detroit, Michigan Ferrari Life Posts: 3,830 Name: Chris Hawkins	Congratulations on the wonderful car. Would love to see pictures of it. Boxer would probably be the best at answering this question. Cheers Chris “ To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.”-Anatole France "Dude, it's just math"-Pete

02-27-2008, 07:45 PM	#4
Pete04222 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: USA & Singapore Ferrari Life Posts: 5,405	Mark, Congrats on the new car!! You should PM Boxer for all your F50 questions. He has taken his F50 on some long trips. Capt. Pete '79 308 GTS, '82 Jeep CJ7 Jamboree "Time is what prevents everything from happening all at once."

02-28-2008, 04:25 PM	#7
stile - alpine Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brazil Ferrari Life Posts: 2,856 Name: stile	I saw this picture and thought perhaps it would inspire you to get around Nurburgring with your F50. The color of this F50 is Argento Nurburgring, so it matches the circuit perfectly! hehehehehe http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?i...urgringmd4.jpg "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." - J. P. Kennedy

02-28-2008, 12:14 AM	#6
Louis355 Owner Join Date: May 2007 Location: Netherlands Ferrari Life Posts: 273	Congratulations! It's great you are actually driving this beauty.

02-28-2008, 11:44 PM	#8
Andrew Administrator Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Francisco Ferrari Life Posts: 6,188 Name: Andrew	Mark, Welcome to FL. As Boxer said, getting a list of dealers along the way will help. You will certainly be a star in the trek across Italy and you should make a stop by the factory for a tour. Will you boat your car to the mainland or fly it? AvidSquare \| Drivers Network

03-02-2008, 04:38 PM	#9
RufMD Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Ferrari Life Posts: 67	congratulations on the new acquisition...a fantastic car !

03-14-2008, 04:45 PM	#10
SMOSH8888887 Join Date: Mar 2008 Ferrari Life Posts: 18	Very nice buy SMOSH8888887

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